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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 57 MIN

“Tsunamis don’t give second chances” – The risks New Zealand isn’t ready to talk about, w/ Brenden Winder

from Unbreakable Ventures · host Ollie Law

🎧 This week on Unbreakable VenturesThis episode features Brenden Winder, Civil Defence and Emergency Manager at Christchurch City Council, on what really happens when disasters strike — and why community leadership matters more than plans.Drawing on experience from the Christchurch earthquakes and tsunami planning, Brenden shares hard truths about preparedness, public behaviour, and the limits of emergency services during large-scale events.In this episode, we cover:Why communities are the real first respondersThe myth of panic — and why apathy is the bigger riskWhat people misunderstand about tsunamis and evacuationWhy preparedness before an event determines recovery after itKey takeaway:Resilience is built before a crisis — through leadership, trust, and communities that know how to act when systems are under strain.🎧 Subscribe: https://www.fixinc.io/blog/subscribe🧠 About Fixinc: https://www.fixinc.io/🤝 Sponsor: https://www.fixinc.io/technology/f24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

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